Graphite Iron Shafts - Thoughts?
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I think so, but in the end, that is a fitting thing more than anything else. Every company wants something that fits because it will only make their product look better
Damaikis
Fairway Finder
Eh, I don't think I'll play graphite shafts for a long while. I see no benefits for me right now compared to steel, except maybe that you can get them lighter. But the cost is too much for me to ever get them. I'll stick with steel for the foreseeable future.
mikedean441
6X HOF
YES YES
The aerotechs are amazing, I cant imagine surrendering them for anything else anytime soon. If it wasnt for the MC I doubt I would have ever tried them, so thankful I did!
The aerotechs are amazing, I cant imagine surrendering them for anything else anytime soon. If it wasnt for the MC I doubt I would have ever tried them, so thankful I did!
I don't get why so many amateurs feel the need to play low launch shafts. Heavy steel shafts are not what most amateurs need. Graphite would probably help add clubhead speed, be lighter and easier to swing, and easier to fight a needed launch profile. Why wouldn't somebody at least entertain graphite. I bet it more major tour players, like Phil, used graphite shafts they would be all the rage.
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I believe a certain player plays a PXi 6.5 in his 2 iron. Could be wrong though
Buckjob
My Friend's Call Me Drew
Mine def have after trying the recoils I think I'd def consider graphite in my next set just need to be properly fit. I love how I feel after a range session less wear and tear on my wrists and hands.
Could you imagine if a tour play after a big early season win, right as new equipment was being released, came out and said, "These graphite shafts in my irons have made all the difference. I can flight the ball easier and they are better for my ailing joints."
RoundersRob
New member
After first reading the testing thread and then hitting the UST Recoils at Demo Day both on the range and the course (thanks Jman) my thoughts were 100% changed.
Not only did I consider them. I now play them and at this point can't see myself going back to steel with the exception of my sand and lob wedge shafts.
CS
Major Hacker
I was a big time hater of graphite iron shafts until the recoil testing. The recoils have opened my eyes to what modern technology can do with graphite shafts, they have all the great qualities of a steel shaft with the dampening of graphite. The new graphite shafts are so good I can't see myself ever going back to steel shafts.
I think that graphite iron shafts have come a long way in the last handful of years. I'd be more than happy to game a set if they were the right fit for me, and I could find a set at a relatively affordable price. I'm definitely intrigued by the aerotechs & the recoils, just haven't found a place to hit them.
That said, I do think that the older perception of graphite being for seniors or women only is still very much alive and well. I can think of a good number of people I golf with that may scoff at me pulling a graphite shafted iron. Until I whoop them with it.
Very rarely, if ever, will you see a demo iron at GS or GG with a stiff graphite shaft in it. Generally only A-flex or regular if you're lucky. I'd go further to say that even some of the higher end (non-big box store) fitters are still very much set in their ways when it comes to iron shafts and don't readily jump into recommending graphite iron shafts. Some of these are the same guys who haven't embraced the lighter weight driver setups yet either.
All of the above is really a shame too as I think that a great many golfers could benefit from graphite iron shafts. If they can afford them.
That said, I do think that the older perception of graphite being for seniors or women only is still very much alive and well. I can think of a good number of people I golf with that may scoff at me pulling a graphite shafted iron. Until I whoop them with it.
Very rarely, if ever, will you see a demo iron at GS or GG with a stiff graphite shaft in it. Generally only A-flex or regular if you're lucky. I'd go further to say that even some of the higher end (non-big box store) fitters are still very much set in their ways when it comes to iron shafts and don't readily jump into recommending graphite iron shafts. Some of these are the same guys who haven't embraced the lighter weight driver setups yet either. All of the above is really a shame too as I think that a great many golfers could benefit from graphite iron shafts. If they can afford them.
Scrap Iron
On The Eh Team
Love em' want em'. I think you can pack more technology into a graphite shaft than you can a steel shaft. I just need to find something that fits my game and budget. I should also add that for people thinking they are only needed for those who need to reduce pain is a myth.
Same here, when I was being fitted to Cobra clubs and they put the graphite in to try I don't know if I would have requested it. I will be from now on.
I've only ever used steel shafts, I've tried using graphite once but didn't like the feel. But I know that they can be tailored to the play a lot better than steel ones. But that price tag is a lot to swallow.